Tronic Mechanical Timer Switch, 30 Sec Pulse Output

Our review

This is a mechanical timer switch from Tronic that turns a connected load on and off according to the ON and OFF times you set on the dial. Its distinguishing behaviour is pulse-output operation: at the set ON time it delivers a pulse of a specified time width rather than simply latching on, which suits intermittent triggering duties more than continuous supply. It is a reasonable fit for a buyer who wants simple, dial-based scheduling without programming menus, and who understands that a mechanical movement drifts over long periods and needs occasional resetting. Before buying, confirm the pulse width and contact rating suit your load, since no specifications are listed here, and check whether your wiring needs a neutral at the switch box. Compare it with digital timers if you need precise, repeatable schedules, and with plain latching timers if you want the output to stay on rather than pulse. Available on Sokonia.